Well Im a little behind on this one but I wanted to test it thoroughly before I put out a review. Here are my thoughts on the newest Zhiyun gimbal to hit the market, the Zhiyun Smooth 4. The Zhiyun Smooth 4 is the first mobile phone gimbal with a follow focus wheel. Lots of cool features packed into this new gimbal from Zhiyun. Really enjoyed using the Zhiyun Smooth 4 over the past few week. Hope you like the vid!
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The elephant in the room is your tv screen saver!!! Where can I get one tho!!
I was bouncing back and forth for the past 2 weeks on what to choose over Smooth 4, Osmo 2, and the Vimble 2. Your content made me realized the obvious choice. Thanks. 🙂
Your awesome easy to understand no tech bs right to the point. I’m excited. Can this go in the shower
Sheeeyuum it’s the pronunciation
Is the smooth 4 compatible with the note 9
Thanks for the review – it has helped
Super useful video! I am new to the vlogging game and just got the Smooth 4 from Amazon for $74 and I a super stoked to put it into practice.
Hi Jeremy. Great video. Question: Have Zhiyun fixed the problem with Object motion tracking yet?
Great review, cinematics, transitions and sound, we needed a stabiliser for our automotive reviews and show coverage, it was this or the DJI and after watching your review and reading various feedback, we opted for this, thank you
loved your video….technical and cute and funny 🙂
Great review dude but as an android user (Huawei P20) I’m really disappointed with the lack of support and available usage of the gimbal. The camera on the P20 is amazing and I thought coupling with this product would be amazing, so far it’s not to be. Like you say I hope it’s just a software issue because I have great hopes of working well with both gimbal and phone.
Thanks again!
great video
i just ordered it, i get so exited to get it in my hands 🙂
10:36 Still look like jelly , it was because you was not walking properly? Maybe shaking to much or that’s the best stabilization it can do even walking smoothly? Then it only is useful to keep the phone horizontal …
I normally don’t need to use the front facing camera except during fb streams, and because I want to read the comments as they come in, more than wanting all gimbals to have a selfie mode, I would rather have a phone where both cameras are good. I don’t care if it makes the phone heavier or bulkier, the phone I use currently is incredibly light as it is.
How does the Smooth 4 works with the iPhone Xs Max and Filmic Pro?
Really nice review. So, you’ve had it for a little over 6 months. Are you still as happy with it? Has Zhiyun come through with corrections to Firmware/Software like you were hoping?
Subscribed and nice video
Anyone use the galaxy note 9 (USA) with this gimbal yet? I’m hoping that all of the software that comes with gimbal works with note 9. Also, is the zoom stepping?
Thanks for the awesome review, do have a question. Can you show us (or at least answer via reply) if you can use a external mic like a rode or something, while using the smooth 4?
Hi when I use moment lens with smooth4 gimbal it’s get off the balance do you have any Suggestions?
Thank you
I am in the process of starting my food channel, I am looking for something I can use to take side shots of my food with my phone instead of having to spend more money on another camera. If I place on the tripod on full follow mode, will the phone follow my motion? I am thinking I move my wisk outside of the shot, will it follow my wisk?
Lol
Only €38 via aliexpres, you re welcome 😉
I have an android, how bad would the app be?
Jeremy, starting to get expensive watching you, I have a Smooth 4 on the way! Wonder if you could explain what software you used to put the outline around your son when he was doing a cartwheel at the 50 second mark? I have loads of holiday footage of my kids jumping into a pool and I think it’d look amazing.
Thanks for the video….I am buying
Now FILMIC PRO is compatible with the Zhiyun Smooth 4
Just discovered your channel today and do like your review. Looking forward to checking out other vids and reviews from you. Great quality and content. Thank you.. I have been on the fence on getting a gimbal and I think I will be getting this model.
Hey Brother, have you experienced any Bluetooth disconnection due to the gimbal searching for nearby Bluetooth devices? If anything, this would be the deciding factor for me on buying it. I need constant and uninterrupted recording and I yet have to look for a gimbal without that flaw. Several of my friends that have the Osmo 2, or Evo Shift would experience the disconnect and complain about it messing up their scripting.
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Love your style of filming/editing/ gear reviews man really helpful. Thanks